Endless opportunities to engage in diverse projects, initiatives & developmentsCollaborative, inclusive, diverse & flexible workplace - people come first!Career development and personal growth opportunitiesAbout Boffa MiskellBoffa Miskell is a leading, award-winning environmental planning and design consultancy in New Zealand, with nine offices across the country, located in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown and Dunedin.We collaborate with diverse private and public sector clients, both locally and internationally, across fields such as planning, urban design, landscape architecture, ecology, biosecurity, cultural heritage, graphics and mapping.
Over the past decade, we've earned a strong reputation for professionalism, innovation and excellence, contributing to transformative projects that shape New Zealand's environment.The Role at a GlanceReporting to the Planning Team Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative planning solutions and contributing to a diverse range of interesting projects, shaping successful outcomes that positively influence New Zealand's environment and driving meaningful change for our clients and communities.Our dynamic team of Planners work on industry-leading projects throughout New Zealand.
Some of the current projects our Wellington Planners are working on include:Working with District Councils to undertake full District Plan reviewsDelivering spatial and strategic planning services for local and national government agenciesConsenting for nationally significant infrastructure projects, including renewable energy developments and the National GridSubmitting on planning documents and legislation on behalf of government and private sector clientsWe offer exciting opportunities to engage in environmental and urban planning, as well as strategic initiatives, helping you grow and make a real difference in the planning sector.This is a permanent full-time opportunity based in Wellington.
Boffa Miskell are offering flexible working arrangements, subsidised health insurance, access to wellbeing resources, social events throughout the year and ongoing opportunities for professional and personal development.
As a 100% employee-owned company, we foster an inclusive, supportive environment, ensuring a healthy work-life balance that prioritises both family and personal wellbeing.What You'll BringWith an approachable, professional and consultative style, complemented by strong decision-making abilities, you will bring knowledge in your field and a solid understanding of best practices in planning.
Your exceptional problem-solving skills, commitment to service excellence, and ability to build strong working relationships across the organisation will be key to influencing and instilling confidence in stakeholders at all levels, ensuring your success in the role.To be successful in this role, you'll have:A relevant tertiary qualification and proven experience in a planning or resource management role or similar field, preferably within the NZ context/environmentHold a current NZPI membership or be eligible for membershipAbility to manage projects, demonstrating strong portfolio and/or project management skillsUnderstanding of local government and statutory processesAbility to interpret plans, regulations and by-lawsExcellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with othersStrong conceptual thinking with a focus on long-term and broad-scale implicationsExperience in community consultation and stakeholder engagement is desirableExperience in a professional services or consultancy environment would be advantageousLocal and regional travel may be required (i.e.
1 to 2 days, once a month)Must have a valid and clean NZ driver's licenceApplications close: Sunday 2 February 2025Applications to: Ngan Nguyen via mclaren.co.nzPosition description: Available to view at mclaren.co.nz
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